Boy Scouts Star Rank

Up through First Class rank, a scout was busy learning skills and becoming a self-sufficient scout. He now moves from being a learner to being a leader. The Star rank is attained with participation, leadership, service, and self-directed advancement through merit badges.

Rank Requirements:

Be active in your troop for at least 4 months as a First Class Scout.

As a First Class Scout, demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tell how you have done your duty to God and how you have lived the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life.

Earn 6 merit badges, including any 4 from the required list for Eagle. You may choose any of the 17 merit badges on the required list for Eagle to fulfill this requirement. See Eagle rank requirement 3 for this list on Eagle Requirements page. Name of Merit Badge ___________________________________ (required for Eagle) ___________________________________ (required for Eagle) ___________________________________ (required for Eagle) ___________________________________ (required for Eagle) ___________________________________ ___________________________________

While a First Class Scout, participate in six hours of service through one or more service project(s) approved by your Scoutmaster.

While a First Class Scout, serve actively in your troop for four months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility (or carry out a Scoutmaster-approved leadership project to help the troop):